Juventus 2-0 SPAL: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Bianconeri Win to Extend Lead at the Top of Serie A

Juventus moved nine points clear at the top of Serie A with a comfortable victory at home to SPAL.

The hosts looked off the pace in the game's opening 20 minutes, but moved through the gears when Cristiano Ronaldo side-footed the ball home to give his side the lead.

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Juventus thought they had taken the lead early on, when the ball deflected into the SPAL net following a cross from Douglas Costa.

However, the goal was disallowed in bizarre circumstances. The officials adjudged that, because the goal kick prior to the disallowed goal did not leave the 18-yard-box, it had to be re-taken.

The home side did not let this decision rattle them, and Ronaldo scored his 10th goal of the season following an excellent free-kick from Bosnian international Miralem Pjanic.

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Ronaldo was not the only player to impress. Douglas Costa also had a lively night, and was extremely unlucky to see a brilliantly curled effort hit the post at the start of the second half.

Costa was rewarded for his impressive performance with an assist, as Juve doubled their lead on the hour mark after the Brazilian's parried shot was tapped home by Mario Mandzukic.

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The second goal was the insurance Juve needed, and they saw out the rest of the game with ease.

Check out our breakdown of the game below.

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Key Talking Point

Thanks to their 12th victory of the season, Juventus have now accumulated the most points by any team in Serie A after 13 games.

Massimiliano Allegri made a number of changes to his side, with Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini on the substitutes' bench.

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These changes may have contributed to what was a slow start by the Bianconeri, but they grew into the game, ultimately coasting to a win against a SPAL side who deserve credit themselves for a positive passing approach.